Here is a list of some of the topics we are working on in Division 3:

Math: Calculation Curriculum Review (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division), Explaining mathematical thinking

Writing:  Story Writing, Paragraph Structure continued

Science: Biomes, Emotions and Self-Regulation (Brain Science)

Social Studies:  Natural Resources, Indigenous Circle, Mapping continued

French:  Greetings, J’aime/Je n’aime pas, Numbers to 10

Ongoing Projects:  Magazines

Main Project:  All About Me Brochure continued (click here for assignment introduction)

Our focus will be on the Core and Curricular Competencies outlined by the Ministry of Education for Grades 5 and 6.  Click the Curriculum tab above for more information.

The students in Division 3 have just started a Math project to explore number patterns and T-Tables.   Please see the links below for information:

The Input Output Math Project

Grade 6 Patterns and T-Tables

Grade 5 Patterns

We will continue to work on this project in class all next week and students will have direct support from Ms. G for all their questions and queries.

Have a wonderful weekend!

The students in Division 3 have been working on creating Maps of Canada this week.  Our Mapping assignment was introduced on Monday and the students have had time each day to work on creating their own map.  Here is a copy of the locations in Canada that need to be labeled and identified correctly:

Here are the maps we are using in class for reference.  Click on the image to enlarge.

The maps will be marked using the following criteria:

Canada Map Marking Rubric

Here is a list of some of the topics we are working on in Division 3:

Math: Patterns, T-Tables, Input/Output Machines, Comparing Numbers, Explaining mathematical thinking

Writing:  Paragraph Structure, Descriptive Writing using the 5 senses

Science: Brain Science, Learning to identify and regulate emotions

Social Studies:  Orange Shirt Awareness, Mapping

French:  Introduction to our French Buddies

Ongoing Projects:  Magazines

Main Project:  All About Me Brochure (click here for assignment introduction)

Our focus will be on the Core and Curricular Competencies outlined by the Ministry of Education for Grades 5 and 6.  Click the Curriculum tab above for more information.

Dear families of Division 3 students,

Thank you again for attending our Parent Intake Meetings last week.  It was a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to working with the students and families of Division 3 this year.

About the Blog

Our blog will  be used as a window into our learning.  Here you will find updates about our topics of study and a glimpse at some of the activities completed in class.  I hope to update the blog whenever our topics change or evolve.

Class Schedule

Gym: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (please ensure students have running shoes each day as we will be participating in KM Club this year)

Music:  Tuesday, Friday

Library:  Friday (open book exchange will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays)

Please take a look at the Curriculum, First People’s Principles of Learning, and Communicating Student Learning pages as these are important keystones for our learning journey this year.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Kind Regards,

Ms. Ginter